We are approaching the midway point of the NFL season.

There are some classic matches Week 8 calendar. The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers meet at Levi’s Stadium for a showdown between two talented and desperate teams. There’s also the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders, one of the oldest rivalries in sports.

Finally, a few interconference games are notable. The Buffalo Bills fly across the country to play the Seattle Seahawks while the Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals face off in the Queen City.

So which is the best game of this week? Let’s count them down and start with Cleveland.

Traceability score: 0.9

Normally the Browns don’t see this list. But there is moderate intrigue as to what this team will look like without Deshaun Watson. There’s also an argument to be made that the Ravens are Kansas City’s best rival in the AFC. Baltimore needs to take care of business against a weak opponent.

Traceability score: 1.1

This is only in the index because we have a chance to see Tua Tagovailoa return. Miami isn’t in a good spot, but it’s not completely out of the race either. As for Arizona, the Cardinals are not a playoff team but are generally competitive. It can be a sneaky and tight game.

Traceability score: 2.3

The Jaguars return from London and host the Packers to begin a brutal five-game campaign. Green Bay is trying to stay in contention for the NFC North lead and sits a half-game behind its rival. Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings.

Traceability score: 3.2

The Chiefs are the only team remaining unbeaten, but they are not infallible. Their last loss to the Raiders was on Christmas Day. Since then they have won 12 in a row. Can Gardner Minshew hand the Chiefs their first loss of 2024 in the same building where they won the Super Bowl eight months ago?

Traceability score: 5.2

The Seahawks find themselves in first place in the NFC West despite a three-game losing streak between Weeks 4 and 6. Buffalo is running away from their league and has everyone else getting at least three wins. Is the story here? Which team can slow down the other’s passing attack?

Traceability score: 6.1

That’s first place in the AFC South. The Colts and Texans are currently in playoff position and came off a win over Houston in Week 1. If the Texans win again, they will sweep the season series and put Indianapolis in a 2.5-game gap.

Traceability score: 6.8

Enjoying the offense? Be prepared for a ton of this. The Bengals struggled against good offenses, giving up 41 points to the Ravens, 38 to the Commanders and 26 to the Chiefs. Meanwhile, the Eagles have plenty of weapons in AJ Brown, Devonta Smith and Saquon Barkley. There could be a race to 35.

Traceability score: 7.4

There is no other non-divisional rivalry like this. The Cowboys and Niners have a feud dating back to the 1970s, and it should be pretty intense. Both desperately need a win, with San Francisco under .500 and Dallas coming off a blowout upset of the Lions. The loser will go into panic mode.

Traceability score: 7.9

We will face two teams coming out of their basements for a chance to make the play-offs. Washington looks like a legitimate force with Jayden Daniels, while Caleb Williams has come back from a disappointing situation in his last three starts to a terrific showing.

Traceability score: 8.2

First place in the NFC South will be decided on Sunday when the Buccaneers and Falcons meet at Raymond James Stadium. Kirk Cousins ​​is trying to bounce back from a three-turnover performance while Tampa Bay is trying to win on a short week after losing both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin to injuries on Monday night.